Colts elevate TE Erik Swoope from the practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts elevated tight end Erik Swoope from the practice squad to the active roster and waived cornerback Lenzy Pipkins, the team announced Saturday morning.

This move doesn’t come as a surprise given the hip injury starting tight end Jack Doyle is dealing with. Having been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Frank Reich confirmed the Colts would likely bring up Swoope to replace Doyle.

Swoope was waived on Sept. 13 in a bit of a shocking move but then was signed to the practice squad. He could be leaned upon more than anticipated in Week 3 with Doyle out seeing how much Reich likes to use the tight ends.

In a corresponding move, the Colts waived Pipkins from the active roster. He could very well be added back to the practice squad should he clear waivers.

The Colts also announced quarterback Phillip Walker was signed to the practice squad Saturday after being waived on Sept. 18.

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